Before the final version of the latest New Hampshire budget was voted on and signed, I noted that one of the best things about it might be that Democrats hated it.
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So Kids, What Did We Learn From Thursday’s House Session (6-24-21)?
We learned that life is precious as we memorialized two House members, one past, one present, who recently passed away. The House paused to recognize the life and contributions of Rep. Doug Ley and the Hon. Jack Balcom. May they both be remembered kindly.
Who’s Afraid of Education Freedom?
Change is coming to our outdated education system. So far this year, more than a dozen states have enacted policies that empower families to choose their child’s learning environment using the public funds set aside for their child. The “Live Free or Die” state could be next—so long as special interests don’t get their way.
Minnesota BLM Leader Quit When He Realized Black Lives Matter But Not to “Black Lives Matter”
Minneapolis is ground zero for mistreating black lives in the name of black lives. Black Lying Marxists use people of color to advance a political program detrimental to black lives, children, education, and their future.
How NOT to Think About School Funding (Part 2)
Previously, I discussed the idea, popular in some quarters, that if a parent withdraws his child from a public school in order to send him to a private school, the parent ought to reimburse the district for lost adequacy funds. Today I’d like to discuss a complementary idea, also popular in some quarters, that if … Read more
Choice Within Public Schools, An Alternative to Education Savings Accounts
Every school is accountable to those who fund it. Private schools are accountable to the parents who fund them. If they start taking public funding, via Education Savings Accounts, then they must be accountable to the State.
HB20 – A Sincere Discussion About Equity in Education Begins With Education Freedom.
There was a lot of discussion about discrimination in the hearing on HB 20, The Richard “Dick” Hinch Education Freedom Accounts bill. To that point, T. Willard Fair is president and chief executive officer of the Urban League of Greater Miami. He is a Civil Rights leader who advocates for school choice.
HB 20, “Education Freedom Accounts,” Will Usher In Private/Home School Regulation and Broad Based Taxes
After the long pandemic year, thousands of parents are beyond frustrated with “remote” and “hybrid” instruction for their children. As a result, thousands of students have already left public schools, and many parents are desperately looking for alternative ways to give their children an adequate education.
Promoted From the Comments – the Elitism Is Strong Within Her…..and Her Brother.
Democrat Jeanne Dietsch wants Government to choose for you. Denise Ricciardi, her Republican opponent in NH State Senate District 9, wants YOU to make choices for you and yours. Should be an easy pick but let me get on with the Comments.
Democrats Out to Kill Charter Schools
We have just ended Joint Fiscal Committee meeting of the New Hampshire Legislature. The most controversial item was a Federal Education Grant of 46 million dollars over 5 years, for improving and adding new charter schools. The first installment to be voted on was 11 million dollars.
BLM Cares Nothing for Improving Lives of Law-Abiding Americans
To most of us, all lives, including all Black lives, matter. However, the Black Lives Matter movement only cares about the Black lives (usually Black deaths) that it can use for political advantage.
A Tipping Point – Teachers Pushing Parents to Homeschool…
As a former local Budget Committee member, I can tell you that the phrase “it’s for the children” is a complete lie – it’s really for the adults in the teachers union.”
Joe Biden’s Promise to Defund Charter Schools
America is beginning to see a clearer picture of what Biden’s America would look like. Going to Leftist policies means less choice, and it certainly means higher taxes. We’ll pay more and get less. But we will all be the same whether we are or aren’t.
Vermont Families Join NH Grandparents in Suing States Over Tuitioning Restrictions
In June, the US Supreme Court ruled that states could not discriminate against schools based on religion regarding tuitioning rules. Grandparents from Croydon, NH, promptly sued the state over its prohibition. Three families in Vermont have just done the same in theirs.
Croydon grandparents sue over state law that bans religious schools from tuition program
A Croydon couple on Wednesday filed a civil rights lawsuit against the state, challenging a law that forbids local school districts from paying tuition to religious schools.
A Landmark Supreme Court Decision Relating to School Choice and Education Freedom
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Espinoza v Montana Department of Revenue was a landmark decision relating to school choice and education freedom. The case revolved around a Montana law that was passed, creating a tax credit scholarship program – similar to our NH program.
Opposing School Choice Supports Systemic Racism
There was a time when the Democratic Party worked to prosper working people. Today, in New Hampshire and around the country, they oppose allowing tax dollars of working parents to follow their children to achieve the best possible educational environment for their children.
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Recently, Reason published an article based on this analogy: ‘If a Walmart doesn’t reopen, families can take their food stamps elsewhere. If a school doesn’t reopen, families should similarly be able to take their education dollars elsewhere.’
Vermont Can’t Open Schools on Time – Teachers and Staff Won’t Report for Work
If you were thinking about spinning up a private or charter school on the fly, Vermont is ripe for picking. A majority of Superintendents said they wouldn’t be able to open public schools before Sept 8th. Why? They are not convinced they will have the staff or teachers to “do school.”
NH Dems Want a Statewide Mandate on School Reopening? What if Gov. Sununu Could Do this!
The State released a well-thought-out guidance document on reopening schools this fall. It provides some primary considerations, relevant information from health authorities (even if I disagree with some of it), and it allows each district to do what works best for them. Democrats hate it. They want a top-down mandate.